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Neuroblastoma; An Evaluation Of Its Natural History And The Effects Of Therapy, With Particular Reference To Treatment By Massive Doses Of Vitamin B12

Bodian, M. 1963Neuroblastoma

Archives of Diseases in Childhood 38: 1963; 606-619

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Case Details

Personal Characteristics

Male. At birth, on may 14, 1956

Clinical Characteristics

Noted to have extreme flaccidity of lower limbs and tumour was felt in right loin.

Remission Characteristics

In march 1957 abdominal mass had become impalpable. There was still flaccid paraplegia of both legs, without sensation. He is now alive aged 6 years and 7 months, without recurrence of abdominal tumor.

Treatment & Mechanisms

Proposed Remission Mechanisms

Not discussed

Clinical Treatment

Vitamin b12, 1 milligram intramuscular, every second day was given for three years as sole form of treatment.